CVE-2020-10010: Path Traversal

Published Nov 5, 2020
·
Updated

Logging. A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation.

Other sources

A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2, watchOS 7.1. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

Credit

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Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.0.1
11.0.1
Apple tvOS<14.2
14.2
Apple macOS Big Sur<11.1
11.1
Apple Catalina
Apple Mojave
Apple WatchOS<7.1
7.1
Apple iOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
14.2
Apple iPadOS<14.2
Apple iPhone OS<14.2
Apple iOS and macOS<11.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.14<10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.15<10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2019-007
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-001
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-002
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-003
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-004
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-005
Apple iOS and macOS=10.14.6-security_update_2020-006
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.15.7-security_update_2020
Apple tvOS<14.2
Apple WatchOS<7.1

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10010?

CVE-2020-10010 is a vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave that was addressed with improved validation for a path handling issue in the logging system.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10010?

Apple iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave versions up to but not including 14.2, 11.0.1, 7.1, 11.1 respectively are affected by CVE-2020-10010.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-10010?

To fix CVE-2020-10010, update your Apple devices to iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, macOS Big Sur, watchOS, Catalina, and Mojave versions 14.2, 11.0.1, 7.1, 11.1 respectively, or later.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-10010?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-10010 on Apple's official security advisory pages: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211930), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212011).

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